Eduard Manet Two Roses On A Tablecloth painting

Eduard Manet Two Roses On A Tablecloth painting
Stephen Gjertson The Anniversary painting
I know your problems, Bihe.” Her voice was near to whispering, but it cleared the doubts in my heart. “You should know, not a single individual in this world is perfect. It is true there are many people more outstanding than you at present, but if you constantly compare yourself with them, then you will get lost in your own life.”
Waiting for me to understand the meanings of what she said, Mrs. Carmelita watched my face with a kind smile. As I nodded my head uncertainly, she patted on my shoulders and said in a much louder voice, “Actually, you are not as unworthy as you deem yourself. To me, you are hardworking and honest. These are your possessions which others can’t deprive you of. Now, you are in urgent need of confidence. So, listen to me, never compare yourself with others. If no one can see your values, I will.”
My mouth was open to amazement as Mrs. Carmelita declared the end of our lesson, and led me to the door of the classroom. First time in my life, I felt myself worthy to praise of. As I walked back home with my teacher’s voice still wandering in my ears, I couldn’t stop feeling a seed sprouting in my heart. It’s a seed of confidence, a seed of self approval. From that time, I finally found the sunshine of my life. I began to trust myself.
The seed finally grew into a tree. Now, as I make speeches in front of the whole school, as I am elected as the class leader due to my excellence, I will always look retrospectively into the past, especially the lesson I was given by Mrs. Carmelita. Even if my life is not worthy to be compared with the radiance of the stars, I will still be glad to thank my old teacher, for the valuable lesson in my life.